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Free Your Mind
I am the proud dad of two teenagers. While it has been a wonderful ride being their dad, I have experienced challenges beyond the typical teenage angst some parents have endured. You see, my kids’ mom is African American, so my kids are biracial. Austin, my son, favors his mother, so while he has a…
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Life Is Hard
How easy can you allow it to be today? Go ahead, let your guard down. Many of us have been programmed to think that life is a struggle. We have heard the quotes, “No pain, no gain,” and “Life is hard then you die.” Unfortunately, this outlook radically impacts how many of us live our…
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Hark, I See A Vision!
Happy New Year (depending on where you are in the world, and when you read this)! This is a great time to take a look at where we’re at, and then point the ship in the direction of where we want to go. This is really what New Year’s resolutions are all about: crafting a compelling vision…
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Just Do It
Have you ever been in a situation where you procrastinated from doing the right thing? We all have moments of indecision. Times when we are really stumped about which is the most appropriate path — right or left, fries or salad, sports car or hybrid, to stay or to go. While I have my fair…
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Holiday Guide To Personal Peace
When the going gets sticky, the stillness offers a way out. When I was a kid, this time of year — aside from Santa and presents and holiday break — also meant Christmas Eve church services. And since Mom was the church choir director, this also meant attending both of the services before going home and opening…
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Meditation Quote 91: “It is nice finding that place where you can just go and relax.” – Moises Arias
We all need to make space for some relaxation in our lives. Busy mornings, busy jam-packed schedules, busy dinners and busy evenings… How can we possibly relax in the midst of all this busy-ness? The answer is simple: … meditation. By cultivating the ability to meditate we equip ourselves with the tool to relax, and it’s…
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Even Superheroes Need A Vacation
Today, I invite you to take some time for you. What, oh what, would you do, with more time for you? Many of us are excellent givers. We pride ourselves on being the one our friends and family can go to. At work, we never turn down an assignment or a request. “Whatever you need!”…
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When To Pull The Weeds
I invite you today to “let go” and release that which no longer serves you. Have you ever stopped to look around your home to realize, wow! I’ve accumulated a lot of stuff! Then you go around and collect what you never use or doesn’t match your style anymore, and you have a big garage sale or you send it…
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How To Stop The Struggle In 5 Steps
If you could let something go today for more peace and happiness, what would it be? There’s a nasty habit going around. It’s something that you’ll probably do today, without even knowing it. Maybe you’re guilty of giving in-to this habit already today. It’s the habit of thinking that you have to struggle to get ahead.…
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How To Take Action While Doing Nothing
You’ve heard me say it before, but it’s always a good time to be said again: With Awareness we can take Action! Did you know that just 5 minutes of mindful breathing can calm the mind, relax the body, and leave you feeling refreshed? Maybe this is a reminder for you. Maybe I’m preaching to the…